SADC: Market for Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) 2025

Market Size for Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) in SADC

In 2021, the SADC market for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) increased by 2.1% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption showed a mild curtailment. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) in SADC

In value terms, production of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a slight setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades)

Exports in SADC

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) decreased by -75.2% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 29%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) shrank remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 57%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons) represented roughly 99% of total exports in 2021.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) exports, with a CAGR of -12.3% from 2012 to 2021. South Africa (+3.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) also remains the largest soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp supplier in SADC.

In South Africa, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) shrank by an average annual rate of -12.1% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for South Africa.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for South Africa amounted to +0.2% per year.

Imports of Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades)

Imports in SADC

In 2021, overseas purchases of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) increased by 24% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 72% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 112% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

South Africa was the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded 86% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Angola (X tons), making up a 12% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp imports into South Africa stood at +12.5%. At the same time, Angola (+22.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Angola emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of +22.5% from 2012-2021. While the share of Angola (+5.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of South Africa (-5.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) in SADC, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Angola ($X), with a 13% share of total imports.

In South Africa, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) increased at an average annual rate of +11.3% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, growing by 18% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by 23% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Angola ($X per ton), while South Africa amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Angola (+0.2%).

Source: IndexBox Platform